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Takeovers Act 1993

Investigation and enforcement - Investigation and enforcement by Panel - Miscellaneous provisions for investigation and enforcement by Panel

33B: No privilege against self-incrimination

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"You must answer questions even if they might get you in trouble."

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You cannot refuse to answer a question or give information under the Takeovers Act 1993 because you think it might get you in trouble. You have to answer questions and provide information even if it might incriminate you. This is part of the law, as seen in the Takeovers Act 1993 and amended by the Takeovers Amendment Act 2002.

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Investigation and enforcement by Panel: Miscellaneous provisions for investigation and enforcement by Panel

33BNo privilege against self-incrimination

  1. No person is excused from answering any question or providing any information or document under this Act on the ground that to do so would or might incriminate or tend to incriminate that person.

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  • Section 33B: inserted, on , by section 36 of the Takeovers Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 45).